Sunday, 19 September 2010

Lunasol Aurorize Eyes #5 Contrast Variation

When presented with an array of new Lunasol palettes, I'm usually drawn to the purple, blue or green combinations. But for the Aurorize Eyes collection, I decided on #5 Contrast Variation for a change, as the shades looked quite flattering and complemented one another well. With the exception of the silvery beige shade in the centre of the palette, the other four shades have a smooth silky texture with good colour payoff. The silvery beige shade has a dry glittery texture and is best used on top of the other shades for added sparkle. Here are the brown-themed Lunasol palettes in my collection. To be honest, these are the least frequently used palettes in my Lunasol stash. Not because I dislike them but simply because of my personal preference for more colourful shades. Top row (left to right): Scent Form Eyes #5 Chocolate Cosmos, Skin Modelling Eyes EX01 Beige Bronze and Skin Modelling Eyes #2 Beige Orange

Bottom row: Gentle Variation and Geminate Eyes #1 Cat's EyesAfter prepping with Testimo Eye Bright Up Base, I used the brush applicator to sweep the light beige (bottom left) shade over the browbone area. I used the fat sponge applicator to apply the tan beige shade (top right) shade from the inner corner to the middle of the lid and along the lower lashline, and the brown shade (top left) shade from the middle of the lid to the outer corner. Next, I used the thin sponge applicator to liner the upper lashline with the smoky greyish black shade along the upper lashline. Then I used the brush to lightly dust the silvery beige shade over the eye socket area. I finished by using Clinique High Impact Mascara 01 Black and L'Oreal HIP Color Chrome Eyeliner 910 Black Shock along the upper lashline and the outer corner of the lower lashline. The Color Chrome Eyeliner is indeed quite intense and applies quite smoothly. Some tugging of the eyelid occurs when using this, unlike with my usual liquid eyeliner, but this is to be expected of a pencil liner. It is easier to smudge out for a smoky effect than a liquid eyeliner though but if you want a very fine and precise line, then liquid eyeliner is still the best way to go. For the rest of the look, I used Dior X4 Control Compact Foundation 012, RMK Super Basic Liquid Concealer EX01, Paul & Joe Face Color 07 and Loose Powder, K-Palette Real Lasting Eyebrow 01 and Za Plumper Lips #1 Ruby Dazzle. Ruby Dazzle is a new lipstick that I just received from the Shiseido office. The Za Plumper Lips is a new line of 9 lipsticks that will be launched in October. (Do see Mag's post at Makeupstash.com for swatches of all 9 shades.) Priced very affordably at only S$13.90 and made in Taiwan, these lipsticks are formulated with collagen and plump-up pearls particles to help lips look fuller and moisturised. Most of the lipsticks apply sheer but can be layered for a more intense tint. #1 Ruby Dazzle is the most red-toned shade in the line-up which is otherwise dominated by feminine pinks. It glided on very smoothly and had a lovely shine without any strong taste or scent.

16 comments:

hi Ivy,Nope, I didn't get Naked as it would just be wasted on me. I rarely wear browns and beiges... why is why I was surprised that I have actually accumulated 5 brown-themed Lunasol palettes. That should be enough for years to come!

Hi,You can feel the sparkle particles if you rub your lips together but otherwise, the lipstick wears quite comfortably on my lips even after a couple of hours. The particles are very fine so it doesn't look like you have obvious glitter bits on your lips. But if you don't like the feeling of any particles at all, then this lipstick is probably not for you.

Hi Ling,I haven't tried MUFE makeup before. As for the Armani foundation, I tried it once or twice but didn't find it to be that special. Right now, I'm trying to use up the Dior foundation so that I can reduce the size of my foundation stash somewhat! I'll probably give the Armani foundation another run sometime later.